Charley Jones was a professional baseball player who had a successful career in the late 19th century. He was born in 1858 in Massachusetts and began his professional career in 1875. He was a right-handed outfielder and first baseman who was known for his strong throwing arm.

Jones was a member of the Boston Red Stockings, the first professional baseball team, and was part of the team's first championship in 1877. He was also a member of the Chicago White Stockings, the first team to win three consecutive championships. Jones was a key contributor to the team's success, leading the league in batting average in 1879 and 1880.

Jones was also a great fielder, leading the league in putouts in 1877 and 1878. He was known for his strong throwing arm, and was one of the first players to use the "Baltimore chop" to hit the ball over the infielders' heads. He was also one of the first players to use the "Texas Leaguer" to hit the ball between the infielders and outfielders.

Jones was a great hitter, and was one of the first players to hit over .300 in a season. He was also a great base runner, leading the league in stolen bases in 1877 and 1878. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937.

Jones retired from baseball in 1888, but his legacy lives on. He was one of the first great players of the game, and his contributions to the game are still remembered today. He was a great hitter, fielder, and base runner, and his influence on the game can still be seen in today's players.

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